How To Fix /SCMTMS/TEND264 - Document &1 cannot be locked

/SCMTMS/TEND264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TEND -

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Document &1 cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND264 - Document &1 cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TEND264 Document &1 cannot be locked typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to lock a document (such as a transportation request, shipment, or other related documents) for processing, but the system is unable to do so. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Already Locked: The document you are trying to access may already be locked by another user or process. SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a previous session may not have released the lock properly, leading to a situation where the document appears to be locked.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the document, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to process the lock request in a